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R734 BAX

1997 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,076 mi
Last recorded94,076 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Brava76,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2007 94,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust blow from cat to centre section joint

advise near side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 12 Jul 2007 94,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 84,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 81,622 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 81,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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R734 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 76,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R734 BAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R734 BAX registered?

R734 BAX is a 1997 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R734 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R734 BAX shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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